Inter Milan

There were rumors during the summer transfer window that Super Mario could make his return to Inter Milan, but obviously nothing materialized.

That might be a possibility again, and Inter could come out green on the books having originally sold him for just under £26 million to Manchester City, according to transfermarkt.com.

Inter could definitely use a goal scorer if their play continues as it is into January.

They're currently fourth on the Serie A table and have the least goals (only 13) out of the top five clubs. Only four points off the pace set by Juventus, they're in good shape now, but a lack of goal scoring could prove costly in the latter part of the season.

Balotelli is familiar with the club and is adored by Italian fans for his electrifying performances for the national squad.

He also recently bought a £750,000 home in Milan for him and his pregnant supermodel girlfriend, according to the Daily Mail.

There's no denying Balotelli's affinity for Milan. The trouble is that Inter may no longer be interested in his services due to his widely publicized temperament.

Still, now that Jose Mourinho is no longer at the San Siro, a return for Balotelli may be in the offing come January.

Juventus

Mario Balotelli shined in the European Championships last summer, and many were hoping he would put his antics behind him going into the new Premier League season.

One of Balotelli's Italy teammates spoke out in favor of the controversial forward following the loss to Spain in the Euro Final.

Andrea Pirlo, perhaps one of the best and most respected midfielders in the world, welcomed the signing of Balotelli to Juventus in the summer transfer window, reported ESPN.

"There was no problem with managing him in our dressing room, indeed he was very well behaved," Pirlo said. "I'd gladly take him in Turin. Mario is a guy who needs you to stay close to him."

Perhaps that is just what Balotelli needs. The 22 year old could do a lot worse than Pirlo as far mentors go.

Presently, Juventus are the best side in Italy. They are currently undefeated, have scored the most goals and allowed the least. Balotelli is hardly a necessity for the club.

That said, he's hardly a necessity for Manchester City. For Juventus, a club that has perhaps been as equally controversial in the past few years as Balotelli has been individually, Super Mario could be icing on the cake.